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New postAfter the January 14 procession the image does not go straight back to its sanctuary in Santa Rosa. For several weeks it visits parishes around Barquisimeto and Lara, and it returns before Palm Sunday. If you plan a church visit in that window, ask the Archdiocese or a parish for the weekly location first. Each year…
Power rationing was hitting Barquisimeto in September 2026, and backup generators can fail when no diesel is on hand. For a visitor that means lights, fans and card terminals may drop out for hours. Ask your lodging whether it has backup power with fuel, keep some cash and a charged phone, and plan outdoor stops in…
On January 14, when the Divina Pastora procession fills the city, Barquisimeto's hotel beds sell out. In 2026 the Lara tourism chamber reported every bed in Iribarren taken, while the other municipalities stayed far below capacity. Book months ahead, or base yourself in Cabudare or Quibor and travel in early. The 7.5…
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